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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
Vickie M. Rogers
Jan 27, 2021
Vickie M. Rogers, 68, passed away January 27, 2021. She was born in Meadville, PA to the late Gerald and Meryl (Allman) Dean and was a 1970 graduate of Cleveland Shaw High School. Vickie worked as a crossing guard for Stow Schools and was an auxiliary member of Firestone VFW Post 3383.
Vickie really enjoyed going to...
Annie Wine
Jan 27, 2021
Annie Wine, 95, went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Martin and Mabel (Hoare) Williams. Annie loved spending time with her family, who affectionately called her Granny Annie, she was an avid bowler and loved her vacations to Myrtle Beach.
Preceded in death by her husband,...
Jim Vaughn
Jan 18, 2021
Jim Vaughn, 54, born on February 13, 1966, passed suddenly January 18, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Susan and father James; his children, Brooke, Brandon and Hillary; mother of his children, Nancy; sister, Kimberlee; and niece, Maddaleena. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beth Brown; father-in-law, Richard Bent; and brother-in-law Mo Isaifan.
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Victor G. Kline
Jan 17, 2021
Victor G. Kline, 81, passed away peacefully at his home January 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Akron to the late Jack and Edith (Adams) Kline, was a South High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army.
Vic was a PGA club professional, owned & operated Kline Auger Manufacturing and...
William B. Benson
Jan 16, 2021
William B. Benson, 80, passed away after a lengthily illness on January 16, 2021. He was born in Clarksburg, WV to the late Ray and Mary (Lake) Benson and moved to Akron at age 3. He was a graduate of East High School, he earned the Eagle rank in Boy Scouts, earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from...
Marjorie L. Shives
Jan 15, 2021
Marjorie L. Shives, 96, passed away January 15, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Nicholas and Bertha (Warren) Lawry and was a 1942 graduate of Buchtel High School.
Marjorie worked for Met Life and RK Office Services, and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. She was accomplished in needlework, winning several awards...
Glenn Graham Jr.
Jan 10, 2021
In the early morning of a day the sun shone all day, we lost Glenn, a beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew. He was born July 2, 1964 to George Sr. and Patricia (Waginske), was a Green High School graduate and retired from Cotter Merchandise and Storage.
Glenn played football from pee wee through high school, earning...
Tisha Marie (Albright) Blake
Jan 5, 2021
Tisha Marie (Albright) Blake passed away at the young age of 47 on January 5, 2021. She was born in Akron on September 13, 1973 to Albert Albright Sr. and the late Tressie (Boggs) Albright and was a Central Hower graduate.
Tisha joins the angels that preceded her: her mother; brother, Allen Albright; grandparents, Edna and Garrett...
Gene Freed
Jan 2, 2021
Gene “Beaner” Freed, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 2, 2021. He was born in Calhoun County, WV and was raised in Barberton by his grandparents, Mabel and Harley Taylor.
Gene was a 1968 graduate of Barberton High School, served his country in Vietnam as a member of the Army 101st Airborne Screamin’ Eagles and...
Joseph Duncan Lewis
Jan 2, 2021
Joseph Duncan Lewis, 73, passed away January 2, 2021. He was born in Batavia, NY to the late Joseph and Thelma (Weiler) Lewis and moved to Parkersburg, WV as a youth where he graduated high school.
He earned a pharmacology degree from Ohio Northern University and moved to Cleveland, where he was a pharmacist for CVS, retiring...
Andrew "Mick" Michael Royka
Jan 1, 2021
Andrew Michael “Mick” Royka, 66, passed away January 1, 2021. He was born in Akron on February 22, 1954 to parents Andrew and Helen (Wetzel) Royka. He was a premature baby, weighing only 2 ½ pounds at birth. He survived in an incubator, but the 100% oxygen caused him to be blind. He attended special classes at Dennis R....
Janet L. Moore
Dec 31, 2020
Janet L. Moore, 39, went home to be with the Lord December 31, 2020. She was born in Akron and was a 1999 Springfield High School graduate. She earned her STNA certificate and worked as a nurse’s aide at Admirals Pointe Nursing Home as well as Speedway.
Janet is survived by her husband, Michael; sons, Brandon and...
Barbara A. Neuhauser
Dec 31, 2020
Barbara A. Neuhauser, 75, passed away December 31, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Robert and Emma (Shawver) Sutphin. She was raised in Akron, and then lived in Canal Fulton before moving back to Akron. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Garfield High School, volunteered at Akron City Hospital and was a member of the Canal...
Paul G. Ellington
Dec 18, 2020
Paul G. “Duke” Ellington, 81, gained his wings on December 18, 2020 after fighting the good fight. He was born September 25, 1939 in High Point, NC to the late Winfred and Virginia (Hazard) Ellington and moved to Akron as a child. As a teen he was led to the Lord by his best friend, Fred Chilton. He was...
Martha R. Miklovic
Dec 14, 2020
Martha R. Miklovic, 86, passed away December 14, 2020. She was born in Jefferson County, OH to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Monney) Williams and was a graduate of Steubenville High School, where she was Salutatorian of her class.
Martha moved to Akron after high school and graduated from Akron General Nursing School, often getting together with...
Melanie Kay Maloney
Dec 13, 2020
Melanie Kay Maloney, 70, passed away December 13, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Darrell and Joyce (Monihan) Richards and was a Tallmadge High School graduate.
After high school, she graduated from Gerber Beauty School and worked as a hairdresser for several years, including at a senior citizens apartment complex. She also worked for...
Jimmie Linder
Dec 11, 2020
Jimmie Linder, 88, went to her Heavenly home December 11, 2020. She was born in Meigs County, TN on November 16, 1932 to the late Arlin Sr and Saurilla (Robinson) Moore and worked in the mission’s department at Ernest Angley’s Ministries. She was also employed at Decatur Manufacturing in Tennessee in the sewing department for many years.
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Karl W. Brothers
Dec 8, 2020
Karl W. Brothers, 94, passed away December 8, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late Martin Luther and Marie (Krumroy) Brothers. After graduating from East High School, he served with the U.S. Marines in the battle for Okinawa during WWII and occupation duty in China post-war. Returning to Akron, he joined the Akron Police Department, reaching the...
Marjorie A. White
Nov 29, 2020
Marjorie A. White, 87, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:00 am. She was born January 31, 1933 in Bloomington, IN to the late Orville and Anna Clark-Essex, the last of five daughters.
“Peggy,” as she was known by family and friends, graduated from Bloomington High school in 1951, married Pastor Eugene D White I in...
Carl G. Ritchey Jr.
Nov 29, 2020
Carl G. Ritchey, Jr. died at home after a sudden illness November 29, 2020 at the age of 87. Carl was born December 3, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Carl Ritchey, Sr. and Berdella (Myers) Ritchey. He married Shirley (McCrady) Ritchey on March 24, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year. Carl...
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